Recent News

Two women are balancing on one leg with their arms outstretched.

Preventing falls starts with balance

Sanford Center for Aging provides insight on how to prevent falls

A picture collage of virtual sessions with students and professionals.

Project ECHO Nevada prepares school-based professionals to support student mental health

The School-Based Mental Health Program is empowering school-based educators and leaders to better support students’ mental health across Nevada

A group of students from the University of Nevada, Reno are posing on the grass.

Introducing high school students to physician assistant possibilities

Hands-on experiences lead to enthusiasm for education

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Milestone Events

Milestone events celebrate key moments across our academic programs, reflecting the achievement, growth and shared pride of the UNR Med community.

M.D. students reciting the Physician's Oath on stage.

Doctor of Medicine White Coat Ceremony
A student pinning a Match Day residency location on a map.

Doctor of Medicine Match Day
M.D. graduates hooding one another on stage.

Doctor of Medicine Commencement
PA students reciting the Physician's Oath on stage.

Physician Assistant Studies White Coat Ceremony
A PA graduate being hooded by their parents.

Physician Assistant Studies Commencement
Two Speech Language Pathology graduates in regalia.

Speech Pathology and Audiology Commencement

All Events

Aug 25
Dinner with the Dean at Maharaja Royal Bites | Best Indian Restaurant in Reno NV 06:00 PM Awards & Recognition
Aug 26
Returning Student Research Panel at William N. Pennington Health Sciences (PHS) 05:30 PM Professional Development
Aug 27
Professions in Medicine Virtual Office Hours with Admissions 12:00 PM Prospective & New Students
Sep 03
Sanford Center for Aging Diabetes Self-Management 12:00 PM Training & Workshops
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UNR MED in the News

The UNR Med campus seen through the branches of a blooming cherry tree

UNR School of Medicine unveils rapid food safety test strips 
June 12, 2026 • Kolo 8 News 

This Is One of the Worst Places That You Could Put Your Suitcase—and 38% of People Do It 
June 28, 2026 • AOL.com

UNR School of Medicine receives $4.5 million to expand physician training programs
July 27, 2026 • 2 News Nevada

Blood supply crisis, Las Vegas bus heat and UNR medical funding
July 28, 2026 • KNPR 

Renown, UNR Med celebrate Nevada’s first academic health system
July 30, 2026 • Northern Nevada Business Weekly

UNR Med In the News Archive